Motorcycle Tire Speed Ratings Chart

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Motorcycle tire speed ratings chart. Indicates the tire s speed. Motorcycle industry council tire guide 10 speed index chart speed index maximum speed p 93 mph q 99 mph r 106 mph s 112 mph t 118 mph u 124 mph h 130 mph v 149 mph w 168 mph w more than 168 mph at speeds above 130 mph the maximum permissible load is reduced. Motorbikes scooters tires. Department of transportation dot set the ratings scale shown below.

Learn how to prepare your motorcycle with michelin s experts and stay safe on the road. Motorcycle tire speed ratings this letter represents the maximum speed under recommended load capacity. M up to 81 mph. See speed rating chart below.

See load index chart below. H is a max speed of 130 mph v is a 149 mph and w is 168 mph to name three of the most common letters to be found. Are you wondering what your tires speed index or load index are. Not shown on all models.

Speed rating the speed rating code indicates the maximum speed at which a. The chart below lists all motorcycle tire speed. Tire speed rating chart old style motorcycle tire speed ratings max. P275 40 z r17 93 w or 275 40 z r17 93 y is the tire which have a maximum speed capability above 240 kph 149mph.

Tires with 2 00 2 25 2 50 nominal section widths are rated for 75 mph. Consult tire manufacturer for details. Before you make any variation please consult avon tyres to ensure that the replacement tyre is a correct fitment for your motorcycle. Tire sizes listed with 2 00 2 25 or 2 50 as the first number section width in inches are rated for no more than 75 mph.

Not all manufacturers produce tires in all speed ratings. Design speed mph j type. Z ratings a tire rated with the letter z in the tire size designation i e. N up.

On the sidewall of every tire you ll find one of these speed rating codes. If you are looking for pirelli tire with a speed rating of n just give up. Differentiates motorcycle tires and rims from those designed for other vehicles. Note that modern tires are now rated with a speed rating and load index.

But tire makers test their own tires and assign their own speed ratings. As a general rule tires with higher speed ratings also handle better at slower speeds. 160 60r 17 69w so this tires speed rating would be 168 mph or 270 km h. 6 expresses the tire s maximum load capacity pounds at the pressure indicated psi.

They do not make tires with an n rating. The letter t defines the maximum speed limit at 190 kph 118mph please see the tire speed rating chart below.